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Xabi Alonso backed his Real Madrid team to turn their season around — saying “it’s a long season” — after they were held 1-1 at Girona on Sunday, in their third consecutive draw in LaLiga.Madrid went behind to Azzedine Ounahi’s 45th minute strike at Montilivi, before Kylian Mbappé levelled from the penalty spot, but the visitors were unable to complete a comeback.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedThe result leaves Madrid a point behind rivals Barcelona at the top of the table, with Barça set to host fourth-placed Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.”In the second half we improved, we had more chances,” Alonso said in…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Nov. 25, 2025. Brendan McDermid | ReutersStock futures were little changed on Sunday night following a winning week, as traders get set to wrap up a strong 2025.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 18 points. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 hovered around the flatline. Monday marks the first day of December, and investors have some momentum at their backs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite last week ripped higher by 3.7% and 4.9%, respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

Nov 30, 2025, 05:42 PM ETAjax’s Eredivisie match against Groningen at the Johan Cruyff Arena was called off after supporters ignited fireworks and flares behind one of the goals.Referee Bas Nijhuis led the players off the pitch five minutes after kick-off, and when an attempt to restart the match was met with similar scenes, the game was formally abandoned.The Dutch club confirmed on Sunday that the match will be carried out behind closed doors on Tuesday Dec. 2.Ajax fans set off fireworks in their league match against Groningen. Photo by Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images”The match between Ajax and FC Groningen will resume on…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…Premier LeagueManchester City are considering a move to trigger Antoine Semenyo’s £65m Bournemouth release clause – The Times. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo talks through his team-mates, form in the Premier League so far and dealing with transfer speculation. Adam Wharton will snub a move to Manchester United if Ruben Amorim’s men fail to secure European qualification. United have made the England and Crystal Palace star one of their main transfer targets next summer – Daily Mirror. Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has claimed…

NEW YORK (AP) — Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday. It’s no secret that buying things online is now a staple of many people’s everyday routines. And year after year, those purchases mount during the gift-giving holiday rush. Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, even amid wider economic uncertainty.Adobe Analytics has estimated that U.S. shoppers will spend $14.2 billion online Monday, or 6.3% more than…

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí is set for a spell on the sidelines after breaking a bone in her leg ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League final second leg against Germany in Madrid.The Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] confirmed on Sunday that the three-time Ballon d’Or winner “fractured her fibula” in training this weekend.Bonmatí, 27, will now return to her club Barcelona for further tests which will determine how long she will be sidelined.A source told ESPN that if no surgery is required, she could be back within two months, but if an operation is needed, it may be longer.Aitana Bonmati is…

Nov 30, 2025, 03:42 PM ETWest Ham’s Lucas Paquetá has said his red card against Liverpool was a reflection of the “ridiculous” two years he’s “had to endure,” accusing the Football Association of a lack of support in an extraordinary outburst.Paquetá was cleared of four spot-fixing charges by the FA earlier this year following a lengthy investigation, after he was alleged to have deliberately received four yellow cards in Premier League matches between November 2022 and August 2023.On Sunday, Paquetá was shown two yellow cards for dissent in quick succession by referee Darren England during his side’s 2-0 defeat.Former West…

Jamie Carragher says Florian Wirtz should operate in the same position Kevin De Bruyne occupied at Manchester City if he is to be at his best for Liverpool.The Sky Sports pundit described Wirtz’s performance against West Ham on Super Sunday as one of his best in the Premier League since his big money move to the Reds this summer. The Germany international lined up on Liverpool’s left-hand side – where he played for Bayer Leverkusen – rather than in a more central role across the Reds attacking midfield. Carragher compared Wirtz’s potential impact to that of Premier League great De…

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change Japan’s male-only succession law, which prohibits Aiko, the emperor’s only child, from becoming monarch. Along with frustration that the discussion on succession rules has stalled, there’s a sense of urgency. Japan’s shrinking monarchy is on the brink of extinction. Naruhito’s teenage nephew is the only eligible heir…

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Police officers and fans of Brazil’s Flamengo clash at a homecoming parade for the team after it won the Copa Libertadores soccer tournament, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Police officers and fans of Brazil’s Flamengo clash at a homecoming parade for the team after it won the Copa Libertadores soccer tournament, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your…